Petra, Jordan Cruise from Aqaba — 10 Days

9 nights · Petra, Jordan · Departs Aqaba (Jordan) · Visiting Sokhna, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Eilat · Aboard Emerald Cruises on the Emerald Raiya

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Aqaba Cruise Port: Petra Shore Excursions & Expert Guide resort buildings coastline mountains Safaga Cruise Port: Luxor Excursions & Expert Guide beach water sports resort
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Cruise lineEmerald Cruises
ShipEmerald Raiya
Duration9 nights
Port calls5
Departures2 sailings
From fare$5,588 per person
Year built2027
Guests128
Cabins64
Crew92
Length120 m
Beam16 m
Cruising speed22.0 kn
  1. Days 1–2

    Aqaba, Jordan

    Jordan’s only seaport, Aqaba opens onto the Red Sea and its coral reefs. It also sits within reach of Petra’s carved façades and Wadi Rum’s sandstone valleys. Snorkel or dive among vivid marine life, then return to explore the Ottoman-era fort and waterfront souks. A compact centre makes it easy to combine a waterfront stroll with the Aqaba Archaeological Museum, beside the fort.

  2. Day 4

    Sokhna, Egypt

    Set on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, Sokhna Port is Egypt’s Red Sea gateway to Cairo. The capital lies about 120 kilometres away. A day trip can take you to the pyramids of Giza and Cairo’s historic quarters, but expect a substantial drive. Nearer the port, Ain Sokhna pairs desert mountains with Red Sea beaches. The port also sits close to the southern entrance of the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

  3. Day 5

    Safaga, Egypt

    Safaga is a working Red Sea port, with little to detain you at the quayside. Its value is access to Luxor, roughly 220 kilometres inland. At Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple, ancient Thebes becomes tangible. Prefer the coast? Safaga’s clear waters invite diving and snorkelling, while steady winds attract water-sports enthusiasts. Choose your day before leaving the ship; long road journeys make improvisation costly.

  4. Day 7

    Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

    At Sinai’s southern tip, Sharm el-Sheikh sets the Red Sea against a spare landscape of mountains and desert. Its clear waters and coral gardens draw divers and snorkelers, with Ras Mohammed National Park among the region’s marine reserves. Naama Bay has cafés and shops; the Old Market offers spices, produce, and a glimpse of everyday local trade. Beyond the resorts, a drive into the Sinai interior reveals rugged peaks and broad desert horizons.

  5. Day 8

    Eilat, Israel

    Eilat sits at Israel’s southern tip, where the desert meets the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. From the port, coral reefs, clear water and desert landscapes are within easy reach. Visit the Underwater Observatory Marine Park, or take a glass-bottom boat above Eilat’s protected reefs. Inland, Timna Park’s red granite cliffs frame ancient copper mines and striking desert formations.

  6. Days 9–10

    Aqaba, Jordan

    Jordan’s only seaport, Aqaba opens onto the Red Sea and its coral reefs. It also sits within reach of Petra’s carved façades and Wadi Rum’s sandstone valleys. Snorkel or dive among vivid marine life, then return to explore the Ottoman-era fort and waterfront souks. A compact centre makes it easy to combine a waterfront stroll with the Aqaba Archaeological Museum, beside the fort.

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Published August 11, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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